Thomas Hood (1799 - 1845) was a poet, publisher, editor, and humorist. The son of a bookseller, he was born in London and lived there for most of his life, with stints in Scotland and Belgium. Well known for his puns and comic verse, Thomas also composed poems that drew attention to the social evils of his day.

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Kay Sanders:
The first four lines of this poem are among my earliest memories. I heard and absorbed them from my mother who was always quoting poetry. Thank you for posting this, Jayne.Posted 04/08/2018 08:54 AM

leonieburke2@gmail.com:
So wonderful to have you and the lovely poems back again! Posted 04/03/2018 03:00 PM

mjs.ontheroad@gmail.com:
Oh, Jayne, what a fantastic Easter surprise! I have missed YDP SO MUCH (even though you had poems available, the poem in the in-box is *always* a happy surprise.) Thank yo, thank you!Posted 04/02/2018 11:12 PM

JanetruthMartin:
thank-you Jayne. this poem is fantastic...so is the month-return of poetry parade!Posted 04/02/2018 06:43 PM